Psalm 37:8

New International Reader's Version

Turn away from anger and don’t give in to wrath. Don’t be upset, because that only leads to evil.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:22

“Why do you want to go back to your own country?” Pharaoh asked. “Don’t you have everything you need right here?” “Yes,” Hadad replied. “But I want you to let me go anyway!”

Job 18:4

Your anger is tearing you to pieces. Does the earth have to be deserted just to prove you are right? Must all the rocks be moved from their places?

Job 5:2

Anger kills foolish people. Jealousy destroys those who are childish.

Psalm 116:11

When I was terrified, I said to myself, “No one tells the truth.”

Psalm 31:22

I was afraid and said, “I’ve been cut off from you!” But you heard my cry for your favor. You heard me when I called out to you for help.

Psalm 73:15

What if I had talked like that? Then I wouldn’t have been faithful to God’s children.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Jonah 4:1

But to Jonah this seemed very wrong. He became angry.

Jonah 4:9

But God spoke to Jonah. God said, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” “It is,” Jonah said. “In fact, I’m so angry I wish I were dead.”

Ephesians 4:26

Scripture says, “When you are angry, do not sin.” (Psalm 4:4) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Don’t have anything to do with any kind of hatred.

Colossians 3:8

But now here are the kinds of things you must also get rid of. You must get rid of anger, rage, hate and lies. Let no dirty words come out of your mouths.